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The Rose of Denmark, Hotwells, Bristol
Bristol
BS8 4QL
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Rose of Denmark
A prominent landmark for anyone driving in to Bristol via the Cumberland Basin flyover, this has had a somewhat chequered history of late with several spells of closure, which is a shame as I had always found it to be a pretty decent pub. Although thousands must drive past every day, it is perhaps out on a bit of a limb as far as foot traffic goes, and can’t get much in the way of passing trade.
Internally, it’s a single, open plan, L shaped room with the décor not being quite as cosy and rustic as I recall from previous visits, with the burnt orange paintwork being replaced by Farrow & Ball shades of grey and brown. A pool table has also been show horned in to one end of the bar in a space that is nowhere near big enough for it leading to a rather cramped feel. Rough wooden boards were on the floor and there was some exposed brickwork behind the bar, as well as an old brick fireplace at the rear that had a few old Chesterfield sofa’s clustered around it. A selection of beer mats were on the wall as well as a few old black and white photographs that rather unusually appeared to be of other pubs in the area.
Beer choice was somewhat limited with Bath Ales Gem being the sole offering, with two further pumps appearing to have run out. Cider choice was somewhat better though with Thatcher’s Gold, Inch’s Rolling Apple and Old Rosie served up from a box behind the bar. It looks as though Strongbow Cloudy Apple is usually offered, but this too was off. Overall, it’s good to see this open again, but I do feel that it has lost some of it’s cosy charm along the way.
On 5th February 2020
- rating: 6
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Rose of Denmark
The Rose of Denmark is a decent looking pub that is at the end of a terrace of housing that looks similar to it.
Once inside the bar faces in an L shaped room which is bare boarded,there is bench seating and small stools and normal tables and chairs for seating.
There were two real ales on,which were served from barrels behind the bar,i had a drink of Milk Street Funky Monkey,which went down well,the other real ale was New Bristol Brewery Oohlala.
Quiet background music was playing.
I thought this was a pleasant pub to have a drink in.
Pub visited 15/7/2017
On 22nd October 2017
- rating: 7
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Cider Drinker left this review about The Rose of Denmark
Been wanting to come here for a while and today, we finally have. Not disappointed at all. Nice feel to the place, decoration as below and nice chilled background music.
Four Ales and three ciders on tap. Dave said his Landlord tasted as expected and the Thatcher's Gold was in fine form.
I heartily recommend the garlic bread as a mid drinking snack. Overall I would say it was worth the wait and we will be back.
On 23rd April 2016
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about Rose Of Denmark
An overdue re-visit found a fairly similar set-up as before, three barrels of beer behind the bar (only two on) and my Dartmoor Jail Ale was in decent shape, Doom Bar being the other choice along with Thatchers cider. However the people behind the bar were more suited to Fawlty Towers; the clueless girl thought the beer had run out (that’s because she didn’t open that tap far enough), unable to accept notes higher than a £5 because they had run out of change (WTF?) and handing over a coffee for a my companion without asking if he’d actually want any milk with it (kind of standard practice?). The L-shaped interior (smaller than I remember it being from last time) looks like it’s had a couple of cosmetic changes but retains the basic country pub feel; wooden floorboards, exposed brick and salmon-coloured plasterwork as noted below. There were notices on chalkboards suggesting that the pub had been shortlisted for a local food award. Let’s hope they’re a bit more organised when the judges come visit than they were on mine.
June 2008
Named after Queen Alexandra, this place used to have a bit of a reputation a few years back but had heard that there had been changes, so decided to pop in and see it for myself. It has obviously been refurbed in the recent past and looks good for it (dig those hand-carved tables). The ale selection was pretty mainstream - Bass & Butcombe - but served fairly well, direct from the barrel. There was also a cider too, though I forget which. Pushing the food angle, though I didn’t check what was available. Noticed that there was a proper fire set up as well. Worth seeking out, this area of Bristol is a good place for a crawl and the RoD should be on it. Rating: 7
On 24th May 2013
- rating: 5
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